Erawan

Food:

The friendly neighbourhood restaurant is already proving to be popular with suburban locals and city slickers alike. Meals are traditional and delicious, and with such reasonable prices, it’s easy to eat multiple courses. The enormous selection is not for those who struggle with decision making, however. Start with dim sum (fried or steamed, with a variety of traditional fillings), spring rolls, wontons or prawn toast. Throw in a crunchy salad or spicy soup – they have all the tom kha and tom yum you could wish for. For mains, choose from a plethora of curries (the duck red curry is sublime), noodle dishes like chicken pad Thai, or go for a seafood stir-fry like the delectable prawns cooked out of the shell in a light curry sauce with garlic, coriander, roasted cashew nuts and fresh vegetables. If, by some miracle, you still have space for dessert, order the chocolate spring rolls, banana or pineapple fritter or sa ku (Thai-style jelly with coconut milk).

Wine:

The wine list is insanely limited, but apparently they are working on it. Fortunately there is also a variety of beer on offer.

Service:

When considering the service, you might as well be in Thailand. Staff are super friendly and efficient from the moment you enter the restaurant. The bulk of the waiting staff is of Eastern descent, but even the locals are friendly.

Ambience:

If there is something such as contemporary Thai, this is probably it. The décor is classic with the odd flash of Thai kitsch. Inoffensive and calm, it makes for a pleasant experience.

And...:

This is bound to be a regular hangout for the neighbourhood’s eclectic crowd.

(Anelde Greeff, March 2012)

Comments

Elle
7-May-2012

Love, love, love this place!

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Farhaad
28-Mar-2012

Had dinner at Erawan on Friday evening. What an amazing experience. The service could not be faulted at all. We were well looked after at all times despite the restaurant being full. The food was absolutely delicious! The dim sum has got to be some of the best in Cape Town. The deep fried fish in sweet and sour sauce had us licking our fingers! Nice venue, decent prices, good service and delicious food make Erawan an all round winner. We will be back!

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E. H.
29-Feb-2012

Food is quite tasty, restaurant has a good ambience. Shame about the lack of service. I advise you not to sit at the booths, staff seem to forget that you are there. Examples are mains arriving while the starter dishes are still on the table and failing to pour any wine. We brought this to the attention of the maitre'd, who offered us desserts on the house. When the bill was brought to us, the waitress had charged us! Lack of communication between the staff, hopefully they will be able to correct these faults soon.

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Vicki Tully
2-Mar-2012

I agree with E.H. What a pity the service is not up to scratch at Erawan; it has so much potential.

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Gillian Key
27-Feb-2012

Brilliant authentic food and service, excellent value and consistent high quality.

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Ann Botha
27-Feb-2012

I have been to Erawan twice now and thoroughly enjoyed both occasions - the food was excellent, the ambience lovely and your staff and the front of house girls are delightful. The Thai ethic of service is very obviously there from the moment you enter the restaurant.

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